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Dads feel more responsible for their childs spiritual care

Nine out of 10 fathers feel responsible for the souls of their children, research commissioned by the Church of England has revealed.

More than eight out of 10 mothers feel the same responsibility. By age, those feeling most responsible were people aged from 25 to 34 years, according to the survey.

Men from the North of England took the most responsibility for the spiritual care of their children with 91 per cent agreeing it was their responsibility as a parent. This compared with 81 per cent in the South East, 85 per cent in the Midlands, 79 per cent in Wales and the South West and 82 per cent in Scotland.

Now the Church of England, the Mothers’ Union and the FLAME Network (Family Life and Marriage Education), have produced a pocket-sized card that will be given to fathers having their baby baptised. The card, called What Dads Add, includes ideas for giving spiritual care, prayers and an explanation of the Baptism promises as well as affirming the role of a father.

Read the full story online at CofE